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Culture: Islamic.
Date: 9th - 10th Century A.D.
Origin: Egypt.
Condition: Intact, Superb, with iridescence. Mounted on a custom base stand.
Material: Glass.
Provenance: Ex:Private American Collection. Ex: New York art market.
Measurements: 4.25 inches high (10.5 cms).
Of deep translucent aubergine color, the body four sided with a pointed bottom, and decorated with wavy trails in white. An exceptional example with hues of multi colored iridescence.
Cf: Lot 19, Christie's London Auction, The Alfred Wolkenberg Collection of Ancient Glass, 9 July 1991.
Antiquities
Ancient Egyptian
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